Common use of Expedited Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Expedited Arbitration. (a) As an alternative to the formal arbitration process set out in the foregoing paragraphs, a grievance may, upon mutual consent of the parties, be referred to a previously agreed-upon sole arbitrator, whose appointment shall be reviewed annually. The arbitrator shall hear the grievance and at the conclusion of the hearing, immediately give a verbal decision with reasons. The arbitrator’s decision, with reasons, will be confirmed in writing. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and shall be made without precedent or prejudice to similar or like cases. The arbitrator shall not have the power to change the Collective Agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions. (b) To maintain the efficiency of such a process, the parties agree not to use outside legal counsel to argue a case or to call any evidence at expedited arbitration. (c) The parties agree to schedule expedited arbitration as required. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the parties will mutually agree upon a list of grievances to be heard. The parties also agree to prepare a joint statement of facts at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Appears in 25 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Expedited Arbitration. (a) As an alternative to the formal arbitration process set out in the foregoing paragraphs, a grievance may, upon mutual consent of the parties, be referred to a previously agreed-agreed upon sole arbitrator, whose appointment shall be reviewed annually. The arbitrator shall hear the grievance and at the conclusion of the hearing, immediately give a verbal decision with reasons. The arbitrator’s decision, with reasons, will be confirmed in writing. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and shall be made without precedent or prejudice to similar or like cases. The arbitrator shall not have the power to change the Collective Agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions. (b) To maintain the efficiency of such a process, the parties agree not to use outside legal counsel to argue a case or to call any evidence at expedited arbitration. (c) The parties agree to schedule expedited arbitration as required. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the parties will mutually agree upon a list of grievances to be heard. The parties also agree to prepare a joint statement of facts at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Appears in 14 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Expedited Arbitration. (a) As an alternative to the formal arbitration process set out in the foregoing paragraphs, a grievance may, upon mutual consent of the parties, be referred to a previously agreed-agreed upon sole arbitrator, whose appointment shall be reviewed annually. The arbitrator shall hear the grievance and at the conclusion of the hearing, immediately give a verbal decision with reasons. The arbitrator’s decision, with reasons, will be confirmed in writing. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and shall be made without precedent or prejudice to similar or like cases. The arbitrator shall not have the power to change the Collective Agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions. (b) To maintain the efficiency of such a process, the parties agree not to use outside legal counsel to argue a case or to call any evidence at expedited arbitration. (c) The parties agree to schedule expedited arbitration as required. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the parties will mutually agree upon a list of grievances to be heard. The parties also will agree to prepare a joint statement of facts at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Appears in 9 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Expedited Arbitration. (a) As an alternative to the formal arbitration process set out in the foregoing paragraphs, a grievance may, upon mutual consent of the parties, be referred to a previously agreed-agreed upon sole arbitrator, whose appointment shall be reviewed annually. The arbitrator shall hear the grievance and at the conclusion of the hearing, immediately give a verbal decision with reasons. The arbitrator’s decision, with reasons, will be confirmed in writing. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and shall be made without precedent or prejudice to similar or like cases. The arbitrator shall not have the power to change the Collective Agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions. (b) . To maintain the efficiency of such a process, the parties agree not to use outside legal counsel to argue a case or to call any evidence at expedited arbitration. (c) . The parties agree to schedule expedited arbitration as required. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the parties will mutually agree upon a list of grievances to be heard. The parties also will agree to prepare a joint statement of facts at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Expedited Arbitration. (a) As an alternative to the formal arbitration process set out in the foregoing paragraphs, a grievance may, upon mutual consent of the parties, be referred to a previously agreed-agreed upon sole arbitrator, whose appointment shall be reviewed annually. The arbitrator shall hear the grievance and at the conclusion of the hearing, immediately give a verbal decision with reasons. The arbitrator’s decision, with reasons, will be confirmed in writing. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and shall be made without precedent or prejudice to similar or like cases. The arbitrator shall not have the power to change the Collective Agreement or to alter, modify or amend any of its provisions. (b) . To maintain the efficiency of such a process, the parties agree not to use outside legal counsel to argue a case or to call any evidence at expedited arbitration. (c) . The parties agree to schedule expedited arbitration as required. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the parties will mutually agree upon a list of grievances to be heard. The parties also agree to prepare a joint statement of facts at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement